Saturday, July 14
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Town wide yard sale. Register your location with the C of C. Maps will be printed and available at businesses, the Town Office and the Chamber of Commerce office. FMI call 472-3802.
8:30 – 6:30 – Annual Potato Blossom Invitational Basketball Tournament – see info above.
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. County Gospel Festival – Join us for a day-long Gospel Festival at F.A.R.M. Park on the West Limestone Road. Performances rain or shine. FMI call 207-473-7749.
8:30 a.m. Chess Tournament – Registration and tournament starts at 9 a.m. Located in Community bandstand on Main St. Sponsored by Maine Public Service.
7 p.m. – Donna Nelson and Friends Variety Show- Entertainment at the bandstand on Main St. Sponsored by Maine Credit Unions.
7 p.m. The Pre-Teen and Teen Miss Pageant – Located at the Fort Fairfield Middle/High School Gym. $8 admission. Sponsored by Northeast Packaging Inc.
Sunday, July 15
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Town wide yard sale. Register your location with the C of C. Map will be printed and available at most stores, the Town Office and the Chamber of Commerce office. FMI call 472-3802.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Open Horse Show – At the Pine and Spurs Riding Club, Damboise Road.
2 – 4 p.m. Annual Alumni Social – at Fort Fairfield High School cafeteria. Sponsored by Alumni Committee.
4 p.m. The LeClaires – Gospel music in the Community Bandstand on Main Street. Sponsored by Employee Benefits Design.
4 – 6 p.m. – American Legion’s Spaghetti Dinner at the VFW on Presque Isle St. Sponsored by the American Legion Post 27.
6 p.m. Gospel music with Glorybound – in the Community Bandstand on Main Street. Sponsored by Employee Benefits Design.
6 – 8 p.m. Zumbafest – at Fort Fairfield Community Center. Sponsored by Cary Medical Center Healthy You Program.
7:30 p.m. Unplugged – in the bandstand. Local talent performs hosted by Danny Dufour. Sponsored by Allen’s Coffee Flavored Brandy.
Monday, July 16
Coloring Contest – Forms can be picked up at the County Federal Credit Union in Fort Fairfield. Judging will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 20.
7 p.m. Roger Lilly – in the Bandstand. Sponsored by Allen’s Coffee Flavored Brandy.
7 p.m. The Little Miss Potato Blossom Pageant – located at the Fort Fairfield Middle/High School gym. $8 admission. Sponsored by Northeast Packaging Inc.
Tuesday, July 17
Coloring contest – see yesterday’s schedule.
8:30 a.m. Girls Softball Tournament – ages 9 – 12, and 13 – 16, located at the Fort Fairfield Athletic Complex. Sponsored by Coca-Cola and Fort Fairfield Parks & Rec. Dept.
12:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Canoe and kayak fun day at Monson Pond. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please RSVP to 540-6901. Free BBQ to follow. Sponsored by Frontier Fish & Game Club.
4 p.m. Hymn Singing – Historical Friends Church located at Rt #1A Houlton Road. Sponsored by Frontier Heritage Historical Society.
6 p.m. 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament – For ages 16 and over, located at the Community Center. Sponsored by Coca-Cola and Fort Fairfield Parks & Rec. Dept.
7 p.m. Pet Show – household pets, leashes required. Located at the C.P. Station Park. Entry fee of $2 per pet. Donations of items needed for Central Aroostook Humane Society much appreciated. Sponsored by LeVasseur Backhoe Service.
7 p.m. – Karaoke in the Bandstand with Fireman Fred – Sponsored by Allen’s Coffee Flavored Brandy.
Wednesday, July 18
Coloring contest continues
8:30 a.m. Girls Softball Tournament – ages 9-12 and 13-16 at the Fort Fairfield Athletic Complex. Sponsored by Coca-Cola and Fort Fairfield Parks & Rec. Dept.
9 a.m. Swim Meet – ages 18 and under at the Fort Fairfield Municipal Swimming Pool. Sponsored by FF Parks & Rec. Dept.
5 – 7 p.m. Poetry Night at My Friend’s House – 265 Main St. Read an original or your favorite. An over 18 event. Sponsored by All About Me Programs.
6 p.m. Fiddlers Night – in the bandstand. Sponsored by Maine Credit Unions.
7 p.m. Del Shields will perform in the bandstand – Storyteller and performer. Sponsored by Maine Credit Unions.
7 p.m. Jr. Miss Potato Blossom Pageant – located at the Fort Fairfield Middle/High School gym. $8 admission.
Thursday, July 19
Coloring Contest continues.
9 a.m. – Western Weekend – Held at Rocking “S” Ranch. Trail ride, campsites and horse corrals available. FMI and registration forms available at www.MEhorse.com or call Steve at 768-1444. Sponsored by Lucerne Farms.
9 a.m. Antique Tractor Display – located at Growers Exchange on Presque Isle Street. Sponsored by McCain Foods, Inc.
Noon – Food Court open to public. Sponsored by McGillan Construction and Maine Potato Blossom Festival Committee.
5 p.m. Horseshoe Tournament – Riverside Park West, $5/person or $10/team. Sponsored by FF Boy Scouts Troop 194 and PDQ Door.
5 – 8 p.m. Potato Picking Contest – for all ages, come and pick some Maine potatoes. Sponsored by Hillside IGA.
5 – 8 p.m. Cary Adventure Park – located at Fort Fairfield High School Athletic Complex. Rain location, Community Center. Sponsored by Cary Medical and Pines Health Services.
6:30 p.m. Baby & Bike Parade registration at Athletic Complex. FMI call 472-3802. Sponsored by H.O. Perry Ins. Co.
7 p.m. Baby and Bike Parade – on the walking path at Athletic Complex. Baby 0 – 4, decorated strollers and wagons encouraged. Bikes – decorate your bikes and helmets. Sponsored by H.O.Perry Ins. Co.
7 p.m. Brian Mosher – in the bandstand. Sponsored by F.A.Peabody Ins. Co.
8:30 p.m./dusk Family Movie under the Stars – located at the Fort Fairfield Middle/High School Athletic Complex. Rain location, Community Center. Sponsored by Cary Medical and Pines Health.
Friday, July 20
9 a.m. – Food court open to public.
9 a.m. Antique Farm Equipment Display – located at Growers Exchange on Presque Isle Street. Sponsored by McCain Foods, Inc.
9 a.m. Bike Rodeo next to CP Park, for kids 12 and under. Bring your bike and join the fun. Sponsored by The Rotary Club.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Blockhouse open – to the public with demonstrations. Sponsored by Frontier Heritage Society.
10 a.m. Coloring Contest judging at Village Square, sponsored by County Federal Credit Union.
10 a.m. Western Weekend – Trail ride from Rocking S Ranch to Riverside Pavilion & Park. FMI call Steve at 768-1444. Sponsored by Lucerne Farms.
12 – 2 p.m. Commemoration of Riverside Pavilion and Park – join in the celebration, dedication and BBQ with Boy Scout Troop 194.
12:30 p.m. Bridge Party in the FF Public Library Community Room.
5 p.m. Wortman Family Christian Music in bandstand. Sponsored by Maine Credit Unions.
5:30 p.m. Industry Dinner – Community Center Gym. Honoring Farm Family of the Year. $12/person advance tickets. Sponsored by Maine Potato Board, Maine Potato Growers and Farm Credit Service.
6 p.m. Mashed Potato Wrestling – in the Food Court. Call 472-3802 to pre-register. Sponsored by HSF Food, Ltd.
6 p.m. Beer Garden – Main Street across from street dance. ID required. Sponsored by I Care Pharmacy.
6 p.m. Story telling and Campfire with Del Shields at Rocking S Ranch. Sponsored by Festival Committee.
6:30 p.m. Ben Kilcollins, street dance pre-show – located in the Village Square parking lot. Sponsored by Dead River Company.
8 p.m. Street Dance – rain or shine. The Ultimate Disco Party Band – Motor Booty Affair will again be in Fort Fairfield. Sponsored by I Care Pharmacy.
Saturday, July 21
All Day Sidewalk Arts and Crafts. Sponsored by Preceptor Gamma Society.
6 – 10 a.m. Pancake Breakfast at corner of Depot and Brown Sts. Cost is $5/person. Sponsored by Frontier Heritage Historical Society.
6:30 a.m. Aroostook Valley Country Club 3-person golf scramble. Sponsored by Aroostook Valley Country Club.
7 a.m. Trail Ride – from Rocking S Ranch to pancake breakfast and then to parade line-up at 11:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m. 5 Miler Road Race Registration. Sponsored by Coca-Cola and Hillside IGA.
8 a.m. – Noon Railroad Motor Car Rides – B & A railroad yard, Depot St. $3/person. Sponsored by Frontier Heritage Historical Society.
8 – 10 a.m. The One Room School House open for tours during pancake breakfast.
8:30 a.m. 5 Miler Road Race Walkers – leave. Sponsored by Coca-Cola and S.W. Collins.
9 a.m. 5 Miler Road Race Runners – leave.
9 a.m. Food Court open – to the public.
9 a.m. Antique Farm Equipment display located at Growers Exchange. Sponsored by McCain Foods Inc.
9 a.m. Hot Dogs – at Parade entrance. Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 194.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Blockhouse open to public.
9:30 a.m. until sold out. Chicken BBQ by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church – beside Goodhues Jewelry Store, Main St.
10 a.m. Potato Cooking Contest – located at Fort Fairfield Elementary School cafeteria. Sponsored by Maine Potato Board and Maine Agri Women.
11 a.m. – Festival Parade Line-up. Report to assigned lot.
11:30 a.m. Human Chess Game – located at the Food Court on Main St. Sponsored by TEMPO Employment Agency.
1 p.m. 2012 Maine Potato Blossom Festival Parade. Sponsored by Hillside IGA and ReMax Central.
1 p.m. Spuddy Recovery Triathlon. Just as the parade starts, TAMC and Acadia Medical Supply will host a unique County Triathlon consisting of Walker, Wheel Chair, Crutches and of course, potatoes. FMI and to compete go to tamc.org.
3 p.m. Antique Tractor Pulls – F.A.R.M. Park on West Limestone Road. Sponsored by McCain Foods and Kilcollins Farms.
3 p.m. Aroostook River Regatta Registration – Forbes Gravel pit.
5 p.m. Regatta on the Aroostook – canoes and kayaks. Sponsored by Kayak Country and FF Parks & Rec. Dept.
6 p.m. Story Telling and Campfire with Del Shields at Rocking S Ranch. Sponsored by TD Bank.
7:30 p.m. The Miss Potato Blossom Pageant – located at the Fort Fairfield Middle/High School gym. $8 admission. Sponsored by Northeast Packaging and Key Bank.
8 p.m. Adult Dance at the Community Center – ID required. Featuring Wally and the Virginians.
Sunday, July 22
All Day Sidewalk Arts and Crafts
9 a.m. Service at the bandstand – bring your own chairs. Officiated by Mark Babin and sponsored by the Celebration Center.
9 a.m. Food Court open to the public.
10 a.m. Spud Cycle Classic 25 mile bike race. Registration at 8 a.m. at Community Center. Sponsored by Nordic Heritage Center, Soderberg Construction, Stewart Law Office, S.W. Collins and Hillside IGA.
10 a.m. Cowboy Church at Rocking S Ranch. Sponsored by festival committee.
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Car Show – still working on finding an event sponsor and coordinator. Call 472-3802 for current status. Located at Riverside Park East.
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Blockhouse Open
12 p.m. Horse Games – Poles, barrels, key Hole at Rocking S Ranch. Call Steve at 768-1444 for details.
12 p.m. Annual Festival Rubber Duck Race – This year with more ducks on the Aroostook River Bridge. Sponsored by Frontier Fish and Game Club.
12 – 3 p.m. Ride Molly the Trolley for free at the bandstand. Tours every half hour. Sponsored by Daigle Oil Company.
12 – 4 p.m. Fort Fairfield Fire Dept. Car Wash – located at the Fire Department on Community Center Drive. Donations appreciated.
2 p.m. Maine Trails Series Time trials – at Mojo in Presque Isle. Registration at 1 p.m.
4:30 p.m. Bean-Hole-Bean Supper – at the K of C facility on Main St. There will be more beans this year. Sponsored by Frontier Fish and Game Club.
6 p.m. Del Shields in the bandstand. Sponsored by Tri-Community Landfill.
6 – 8 p.m. Evening Social/Concert – at the Wesleyan Church, 9 Wesleyan St. Sponsored by the church.
7 p.m. The Nadeau Family in the bandstand. Sponsored by R.H. Foster.
Dusk Fireworks on the Aroostook River – Sponsored by the Maine Potato Board, Pineland Farms and ReEnergy.
